chivalrous Get Printable Handwriting (chiv-al-rous) 3 syllables Learn It! Spelling Test Definition adjective. having the honorable qualities of courage and loyalty; kind and courteous in a manner suggestive of chivalry Example Sentence The knight was chivalrous in defending her honor. Synonyms gallant; noble; stout-hearted; valiant Antonyms cowardly Share with your friends: